The solution to Bit-o-Critter round 17

Juliebug nutted out that the critter in round 17 was a hyperiid amphipod.  Hyperiids are freaky looking things, like the sort of thing H.R. Giger might have used for inspiration for the creature from Alien.  Julie also uncovered some stories about swarming hyperiids, predatory hyperiids and parasitic hyperiids.  Check it out